Access Algerian Dinar (DZD) Exchange Rate API Documentation in JSON Format

In today's fast-paced financial landscape, having access to real-time data is crucial for developers and businesses alike. The Metals-API provides a powerful solution for retrieving exchange rates, including the Algerian Dinar (DZD), in a structured JSON format. This blog post will delve into the capabilities of the Metals-API, focusing on how developers can leverage its features to build innovative applications that require accurate and timely metals data.

Metals-API Information

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API Description

The Metals-API is designed to empower developers by providing access to real-time metals data, including exchange rates for various currencies, such as the Algerian Dinar (DZD). This API enables the creation of next-generation applications that can analyze market trends, perform currency conversions, and track historical data. The API's capabilities are particularly valuable for financial institutions, trading platforms, and businesses that require precise metals pricing.

For more information, you can explore the Metals-API Documentation, which provides comprehensive details on how to implement and utilize the API effectively. Additionally, the Metals-API Supported Symbols page lists all available metal symbols, including the DZD.

Key Features and Endpoints

The Metals-API offers a variety of endpoints that cater to different needs, allowing developers to access the latest rates, historical data, and more. Here’s a breakdown of some of the key features:

Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data, updated based on your subscription plan. Depending on your plan, you can receive updates every 60 minutes, every 10 minutes, or even more frequently.
Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates for most currencies dating back to 2019. You can query the API by appending a date in the format YYYY-MM-DD to retrieve past exchange rates.
Bid And Ask Endpoint: This feature allows you to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for various metals, providing insights into market conditions.
Convert Endpoint: Use this endpoint to convert any amount from one currency to another, including conversions involving the Algerian Dinar.
Time-Series Endpoint: This endpoint enables you to query daily historical rates between two specified dates, allowing for detailed analysis of market trends over time.
Fluctuation Endpoint: Track how currencies fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, providing valuable insights into market volatility.
Carat Endpoint: Retrieve information about gold rates by carat, which is essential for jewelers and gold traders.
Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Query the API to get the lowest and highest prices for a specified date, which can help in understanding market extremes.
Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint provides open, high, low, and close prices for a specific time period, essential for traders analyzing price movements.
Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, which is crucial for those involved in trading metals on the London Metal Exchange.
API Key: Your unique API key is required to authenticate requests and ensure secure access to the API.
API Response: The Metals-API delivers exchange rates relative to USD by default, with all data returned in a structured JSON format.
Available Endpoints: The API includes 14 endpoints, each providing distinct functionalities tailored to various use cases.
Supported Symbols Endpoint: This endpoint returns all available currencies, ensuring you have access to the latest symbols.
Intraday Endpoint: Query intraday exchange rate data for a single symbol, allowing for real-time trading decisions.

List of Symbols

The Metals-API provides access to a comprehensive range of metal symbols. For a complete list of all supported symbols and their specifications, refer to the Symbols page.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

Get real-time exchange rates for all available metals:

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1788721651,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-09-06",
"rates": {
"XAU": 0.000482,
"XAG": 0.03815,
"XPT": 0.000912,
"XPD": 0.000744,
"XCU": 0.294118,
"XAL": 0.434783,
"XNI": 0.142857,
"XZN": 0.344828
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint

Access historical exchange rates for any date since 1999:

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1788635251,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-09-05",
"rates": {
"XAU": 0.000485,
"XAG": 0.03825,
"XPT": 0.000915,
"XPD": 0.000748
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Time-series Endpoint

Get exchange rates for a specific time period:

{
"success": true,
"timeseries": true,
"start_date": "2026-08-30",
"end_date": "2026-09-06",
"base": "USD",
"rates": {
"2026-08-30": {
"XAU": 0.000485,
"XAG": 0.03825,
"XPT": 0.000915
},
"2026-09-01": {
"XAU": 0.000483,
"XAG": 0.0382,
"XPT": 0.000913
},
"2026-09-06": {
"XAU": 0.000482,
"XAG": 0.03815,
"XPT": 0.000912
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint

Convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD:

{
"success": true,
"query": {
"from": "USD",
"to": "XAU",
"amount": 1000
},
"info": {
"timestamp": 1788721651,
"rate": 0.000482
},
"result": 0.482,
"unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

Track rate fluctuations between two dates:

{
"success": true,
"fluctuation": true,
"start_date": "2026-08-30",
"end_date": "2026-09-06",
"base": "USD",
"rates": {
"XAU": {
"start_rate": 0.000485,
"end_rate": 0.000482,
"change": -3.0e-6,
"change_pct": -0.62
},
"XAG": {
"start_rate": 0.03825,
"end_rate": 0.03815,
"change": -0.0001,
"change_pct": -0.26
},
"XPT": {
"start_rate": 0.000915,
"end_rate": 0.000912,
"change": -3.0e-6,
"change_pct": -0.33
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

OHLC (Open/High/Low/Close) Endpoint

Get OHLC data for a specific time period:

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1788721651,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-09-06",
"rates": {
"XAU": {
"open": 0.000485,
"high": 0.000487,
"low": 0.000481,
"close": 0.000482
},
"XAG": {
"open": 0.03825,
"high": 0.0383,
"low": 0.0381,
"close": 0.03815
},
"XPT": {
"open": 0.000915,
"high": 0.000918,
"low": 0.00091,
"close": 0.000912
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid/Ask Endpoint

Get current bid and ask prices for metals:

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1788721651,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-09-06",
"rates": {
"XAU": {
"bid": 0.000481,
"ask": 0.000483,
"spread": 2.0e-6
},
"XAG": {
"bid": 0.0381,
"ask": 0.0382,
"spread": 0.0001
},
"XPT": {
"bid": 0.000911,
"ask": 0.000913,
"spread": 2.0e-6
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Conclusion

The Metals-API offers a robust solution for developers seeking to access real-time and historical exchange rates, including the Algerian Dinar (DZD). By utilizing the various endpoints, developers can create applications that provide valuable insights into market trends, perform currency conversions, and track fluctuations over time. The detailed documentation available at the Metals-API Documentation site ensures that developers have the resources they need to implement these features effectively.

With the ability to access a wide range of metal symbols and the flexibility to query data in various formats, the Metals-API is an essential tool for anyone involved in the financial markets. Whether you are building a trading platform, a financial analysis tool, or simply need accurate metals pricing, the Metals-API provides the necessary infrastructure to support your needs.

For further exploration of the available symbols, visit the Metals-API Supported Symbols page. Embrace the power of real-time data and transform your applications with the Metals-API today!

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Access Algerian Dinar (DZD) Exchange Rate API Documentation in JSON Format